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Research-Based Curricula coursebooks or 'RBCs' are short digital subject coursebooks for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 students, each written by a PhD researcher and expert in that topic. Practice university-style study whilst learning new and fascinating things about a subject of your choice! Completing an RBC is great preparation for university, can be mentioned in UCAS applications and shows interest in your subject.

University of Cambridge

Football in the UK: an introduction to heritage studies

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Josh Bland, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
Geography
History
Heritage Studies
University of Reading

Reading into Writing: Beckett's Romantic Legacy

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Emma Keanie, a PhD researcher at the University of Reading.

Key Stage 3
English Literature
HeppSY+

Memory: How does it work and why does it let us down?

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Dr Hannah Witherstone, a senior lecturer in Child Psychology.

Key Stage 3
Biology
Psychology
University of Reading

Mitochondrial dysfunction and disease

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Charlie Collingham, a researcher at the University of Reading.

Key Stage 4
Biology
Medicine
University of Reading

The Science of Strawberries

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Sophie Read, a researcher at the University of Reading.

Key Stage 4
Biology
Geography
University of Reading

How do Snowflakes Impact the Planet

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Jen Stout, a PhD researcher at the University of Reading.

Key Stage 3
Maths
Science
Geography
University of Reading

Exploring Soils: A Living Treasure

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Nerea Ferrando Jorge, a PhD researcher at the University of Reading.

Key Stage 3
Biology
Geography
University of Reading

The Making of British Policy

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Mason Grant Considine, a PhD researcher at the University of Reading.

Key Stage 3
History
Politics
University of Reading

Water sustainability & greywater reuse in agriculture

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Anom Ahmad, a researcher at the University of Reading.

Key Stage 5
Geography
Biology
University of Reading

Educating modern Britain? Equality and schooling 1970-1990

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Amy Gower, a researcher at the University of Reading.

Key Stage 4
History
University of Reading

British colonial policy in Tanzania

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Atenchong Nkobou, a researcher at the University of Reading.

Key Stage 5
History
University of Reading

What can mathematics do to give aviation a greener future?

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Cathie Wells, a researcher at the University of Reading.

Key Stage 5
Maths
Geography